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Auberge de Jeunesse de Namur

In a former Villa Mosane, in the shadow of the Citadel of Namur, you'll find the hostel by the water ! It's as perched as it is vast, with an inner courtyard and a large green space that's perfect for all kinds of activities !

As the capital of Wallonia, Namur does it well ! The cultural offer is there, as is the diversity of activities of all kinds that a beautiful city has to offer. A city of water, the daughter of the Meuse and the Sambre, the bridges come and go, offering banks where you can stroll to enjoy every moment, take a boat or even a paddle.

The Fêtes de Wallonie, Namur en Mai, Esperanzah, the FIFF and so many other events take place here ! And there's even the beautiful Casino de Namur, just a stone's throw away.

Strong points

Staff
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
Safety
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • A specific map indicating the accessible pathways and equipment is available.
Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Identification
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The PRM entrance leads directly to the PRM room, but not to the reception area (you will have to use the platform lift).
  • The PRM entrance has an 8 to 10% ramp over 5.30 m : the automatic door control is on the slope.
  • There is a kitchen, but it is totally inaccessible (several steps without handrails).
  • The door to the shared adapted toilet opens inwards.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the steps between the PRM room and the restaurant : dimensions 79cm x 130cm (assistance required for controls).
  • Bedroom : bed height 53cm - switch height 116cm - socket height 13cm.

Strong points

Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly indicated alternative entrance.
  • The opening of the door is automatic.
  • The entrance device is easy to use.
  • The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
  • There is a ramp that is difficult to negotiate but the staff is available to help.
Home
  • There is a mobile payment device.
  • The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
  • The counter is at the correct height.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Horizontal circulation
  • The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
Adapted sanitary
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
  • There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
Dining room
  • Some tables allow a correct positioning in a wheelchair.
  • The width of circulations is sufficient.
  • The staff is available to help people sit at a table, choose, serve themselves, pay...
Room
  • There is a sufficiently large adapted room and its arrangement is comfortable.
  • A switch and a socket are accessible from the bed.
  • The adapted room has a private shower room with an adapted toilet.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
  • The shower is a walk-in shower.
  • The sink is accessible and it is easy to use.
  • There is an adapted toilet and it is easy to use.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.

Points of attention

Parking
  • There are no reserved parking spaces.
Entrance
  • The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
  • There is at least one too steep ramp.
Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.
  • The PRM entrance leads directly to the PRM room, but not to the reception area (you will have to use the platform lift).
  • The PRM entrance has an 8-10% ramp over 5.30 m, with handrails on both sides : the automatic door control is on the slope.
  • If you prefer to use the outside staircase in front of the main entrance, please note that there are no handrails on the first two steps.
  • There is a kitchen, but it is completely inaccessible (several steps plus no handrails).
  • There is a platform lift to cross the steps between the PRM room and the restaurant : no folding seat - size 79cm x 130cm (need help with controls).

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly indicated alternative entrance.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The ramp is equipped with a handrail on both sides.
  • Ramp or staircase: you have the choice.
Home
  • Seats are available near the reception.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • There are seats along the pathway.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
  • There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
Dining room
  • The staff is available to help people sit at a table, choose, serve themselves, pay...
  • The width of circulations is sufficient.
Room
  • There is a sufficiently big room on the ground floor.
  • The height of the bed is at least 48 cm.
  • The room has a private shower room with an adapted toilet.
  • The room has a private adapted shower room.
  • The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
  • The door can be crossed in autonomy.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
  • The shower is a walk-in shower.
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
  • The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
  • The door can be crossed in autonomy.

Points of attention

Parking
  • The surface of the parking space is not ideal.
Access road from the car park
  • There are no seats along the pathway.
  • There are more than 6 steps to negotiate.
Access road from the street
  • There are no seats along the pathway.
  • There are more than 6 steps to negotiate.
Entrance
  • There is no doorbell at the entrance and the staff does not see the persons wanting to enter.
  • There is at least one too steep ramp.
Home
  • The reception is located more than 50 metres from the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is a staircase with more than 6 steps to negotiate.
Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.
  • There is a kitchen, but it is completely inaccessible (several steps without handrails, and a ceramic hob with no relief).
  • External staircase in front of the main entrance : please note that there are no handrails on the first two steps.

Strong points

Guide dog
  • Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.
Home
  • The reception is located in front of the entrance.
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • The reception has no glass partition.
  • The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
Dining room
  • The staff is available to help people : sit at a table, choose, serve themselves, pay...
Room
  • The room number is embossed on the door.
  • The staff is available to guide to the room.
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The staff does not see the persons who arrive and can‘t offer assistance.
Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.
  • The staircases do not have handrails.
  • The staircases are not secured by warning tiles at their top.
Dining room
  • The catering is buffet-style.
Kitchen
  • The cooking areas do not comprise a raised outline.
  • The knobs of the cooktop are not raised.
  • There is a kitchen, but it is completely inaccessible (several steps without handrails, and a ceramic hob with no relief).
  • External staircase in front of the main entrance : please note that there are no handrails on the first two steps, and no contrast.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • There are no obstacles.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.
Home
  • A reference person is present to welcome the persons with special needs.
  • The reception is located in front of the entrance.
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • An adapted plan of the premises is available.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
  • The furniture contrasts with its environment.
  • The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.
Vertical circulation
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
  • The floor numbers are clearly indicated at each landing.
Dining room
  • The staff is available to help people sit at a table, choose from the menu, serve themselves, pay...
Room
  • The room door contrasts with its environment.
  • The room number is in a colour contrasting with its environment.
  • The staff is available to guide to the room.
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.

Points of attention

Access road from the car park
  • The staircases are not secured.
Entrance
  • The staff does not see the persons who arrive and can‘t offer assistance.
Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.
  • The stair steps are not contrasting.
  • The staircases do not have handrails.
Dining room
  • The catering is buffet-style.
Kitchen
  • The furniture handles do not have sufficient contrast.
  • The cooking areas do not comprise a raised outline.
  • The knobs of the cooktop are difficult to find.
  • A portable flashing light is distributed at reception to pick up the fire alarm.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • There is a doorbell near the door.
  • There is a door phone with a video screen.
  • The entrance device us easy to find and use.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
  • Wi-Fi is free and available anywhere in the building.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
  • The toilets are easy to find.
Dining room
  • There are round or oval tables for X persons.
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
  • The catering is buffet-style.
Room
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.
  • There is at least one room equipped with adapted fire alarm system and doorbell (light or vibration).

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
Home
  • There is no staff member practicing sign language.
  • There is no information available in sign language.
Dining room
  • The menus and cards are presented in a classical fashion.
  • A portable flashing light is distributed at reception to pick up the fire alarm.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • There is a doorbell near the door.
  • There is a door phone with a video screen.
  • The entrance device us easy to find and use.
Home
  • The reception is located in a quiet environment.
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Dining room
  • The environment is calm.
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
  • The catering is buffet-style.
Room
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
Magnetic induction loop
  • There is no mobile induction loop.
  • There is a kitchen, but it is totally inaccessible (several steps without contrast or handrails).
  • External staircase in front of the main entrance : please note that there are no handrails on the first two steps, and no contrast.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • There is a doorbell near the door.
  • There is a door phone with a video screen.
  • The entrance device us easy to find and use.
Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is calm.
  • The location is well lit.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.
Dining room
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
  • The catering is buffet-style.
  • It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
  • The location is calm.
  • The location is well lit.
  • The staff is available to help people: sit at a table, choose in the menu, serve themselves, pay...
Theater/Cinema
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous during the arrival et exit.
Room
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.
  • It is easy to recognise the door of one‘s room (image, colour, number).

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
Vertical circulation
  • The stair steps are not contrasting.
  • The staircases do not have handrails.
Dining room
  • The menus and cards are presented in a classical fashion.
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